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Weather & Climate in Rocca di Papa, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rocca di Papa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,231 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,231 ft (680 m) |
| Area | 16.1 sq mi (41.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 932/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7658°N, 12.7019°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
977 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Apr 6, 2009 | 3 km SE of Sassa, Italy | M6.3 | 82 km | 9 km |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy | M6.2 | 114 km | 4 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 3 km SSE of Nocera Umbra, Italy | M6.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 6 km WSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy | M5.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy | M5.7 | 103 km | 7 km |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy | M5.6 | 125 km | 3 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy | M5.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1997 | 6 km E of Valtopina, Italy | M5.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2009 | 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy | M5.5 | 85 km | 15 km |
| Oct 14, 1997 | 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy | M5.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy | M5.4 | 96 km | 15 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy | M5.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1997 | 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy | M5.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy | M5.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy | M5.2 | 98 km | 3 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 3 km N of Montereale, Italy | M5.2 | 99 km | 7 km |
| Apr 6, 2009 | 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy | M5.1 | 94 km | 9 km |
| Apr 13, 2009 | 5 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy | M5.0 | 99 km | 8 km |
| Apr 6, 2009 | 0 km WSW of Coppito, Italy | M4.9 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1997 | 8 km ESE of Valtopina, Italy | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1805 | CAMPANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colli Albani (4 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colli Albani | Caldera | 949 m (3,114 ft) | Unknown | 4 km |
| Vulsini | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | -104 | 113 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 153 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 159 km |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in |
Rocca di Papa has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.1").